Facebook and Instagram parent challenges Australia’s plan to levy a 2.25% tax on major digital platforms that do not strike licensing agreements with local news publishers

Company unveils new AI-powered tools for WhatsApp, Messenger and Instagram as it looks to expand beyond customer support and deepen business automation

After Mahabharat’s strong debut, streamer expands its AI-made content slate

After years of monetising attention, digital platforms are now cashing in on access, convenience, status and functionality by way of subscriptions

The live action feature cost $2,000 to make, used no actors, sets or cameras in production, as director Ash Koosha insists only AI tools allowed his vital “memorial film” to be made ahead of a June 10 world bow.

Characters like Mr. Potato Head, Optimus Prime and Cobra Commander are among the initial list of Hasbro IP, with the company working with the original voice actors to enable it.

JioStar, the streaming venture backed by Reliance and Disney, plans to significantly expand AI-generated content on JioHotstar after the strong performance of its AI-made Mahabharat: Ek Dharmayudh. The 100-episode series drew 6.5 million views on its first day, more than double the platform’s average.

As consumers increasingly turn to AI platforms for recommendations and discovery, marketers are beginning to rethink how brands appear inside chatbot-generated answers instead of traditional search results.

India’s largest streaming platform, JioHotstar, is recruiting more than 75 employees for AI-focused roles as it builds a new division dedicated to generative AI and machine learning. According to the Variety, the company is seeking engineers, researchers, designers and product specialists as it expands its use of AI in content creation, personalization and audience engagement.